Year 6 support A21
In the spirit of giving, our Year 6 students led a heartwarming Christmas initiative to support children affected by human trafficking through the charity A21. As part of the project, students brought in backpacks filled with carefully chosen gifts—ranging from toys and school supplies to warm clothing and hygiene items—all intended to bring comfort and joy to children in need.
Each backpack was packed with thoughtfulness, with students considering what might bring happiness to a child who may be facing difficult circumstances. Some even included handwritten cards or drawings to add a personal touch and a message of hope.
In March, our incredible Year 6 students took to the school field in a spirited sponsored run to raise funds and awareness for A21, a global organisation working to end human trafficking. The event was the culmination of discussions in class about fairness, justice, and making a positive difference in the world—and our students were eager to turn their learning into action.
With trainers on and determination in their hearts, each student challenged themselves to complete as many laps of the field as they could. Cheered on by their peers and teachers, the runners kept their energy high and their commitment strong, showing real perseverance and teamwork throughout the event. Some teachers even joined the efforts!
A21 is a global anti-slavery organisation committed to ending human trafficking and providing rescue, care, and restoration to survivors. Their work focuses on prevention, rescue, and aftercare, aiming to create a world free from slavery.
Last year, Year 6 generously supported A21's efforts by raising funds for their education programs and providing essential supplies to those in need. The school also donated laptops to aid in the educational development of trafficked children.
A21's prevention programs involve visiting schools and communities to educate children and raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking. Their teams engage with young people through interactive activities, storytelling, and discussions, equipping them with knowledge and tools to protect themselves and others. Additionally, the teams provide essential items like snacks and milk to support the well-being of the communities they serve.
Year 6 students are continuing to support the A21 charity, which works to combat human trafficking. Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects millions of people around the world, including children.
The A21 charity helps people who have been trafficked to escape and get help. They also work to educate people about human trafficking and how to prevent it.
Here are some of the things that the A21 charity does:
In Year 6, we work closely with the charity A21 whose mission is to end slavery through focused work in educating about human trafficking that can involve children, women and men. A21 work on the model of ‘Reach, Rescue, Restore’ to ensure that the cycle of human trafficking can be broken through education movements, contact with authorities and with a foundation of support in place to help survivors.
Fundraising from Year 6 takes place in different ways, including contributions made during events such as Tiger Spirit Day, sponsorship through sporting challenges, the Christmas shoebox scheme along with additional items donated from the Patana community at the end of each year.